Bridges - a master of subtle brilliance - plays the hell out of it. Not by showing off, but by going bone-deep into a character who only thinks he's running on empty. Crazy Heart may finally win him the Oscar that's unfairly eluded him and it offers the pleasure of watching a great actor at the peak of his form.
Peter TraversFarmiga proves as fearless a director as she is an actress. She lights up Higher Ground.
Peter TraversOdds are youโre going to like this lively spin on the true story of six MIT mathletes who broke the Vegas Bank. Itโs a kick to watch Kevin Spacey and a gifted young cast use smarts to deal audiences a winning hand.
Peter TraversTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen is beyond bad. It carves out its own category of godawfulness. And, please, you don't have to remind me that the original was a colossal hit ($700 million worldwide) and the sequel will probably do just as well. I know it's popular. So is junk food, and they both poison your insides and rot your brain.
Peter Travers